- All suggested environmental sustainability features are welcomed by the majority of respondents (64%-81%)
- The most popular features would be utilising solar panels for energy followed by using rainwater harvesting for the toilets to reduce water use
- Only 6% think none of these features should be included in the development of the centre
- 68% of respondents think it is very important to enhance this area of the seafront as part of the project given that the area is a designated LWS and a SINC. Only 8% consider it unimportant. Concern around enhancing the area increases with age (73% of those aged 65+ think it is very important)
Environmental considerations
Summary
Would you like to see any environmental sustainability features included in the development of the centre?
Base: Total sample (1,354)
This chart shows the environmental sustainability features respondents would like to see included in the centre’s development:
81% would like it to utilise solar panels for energy
78% would like it to use rainwater harvesting for the toilets to reduce water use
75% would like it to create energy-efficient buildings
74% would like it to incorporate sustainable drainage to reduce pressure on the sewage system
66% would like it to use sustainable building materials in construction
64% would like to enhance biodiversity in the area
6% would like none of these
The beach nearby is a designated Local Wildlife Site (LWS) and a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). How important is it that we enhance this area of the seafront as part of the project?
Base: Total sample (1,309)
This chart shows how important respondents feel it is to enhance this area of the seafront as part of the project:
68% feel it is very important, 24% feel it is quite important, 5% feel it is not very important, and 3% feel it is not at all important.
The beach nearby is a designated Local Wildlife Site (LWS) and a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). How important is it that we enhance this area of the seafront as part of the project? - by age
Base: <16-24 (29*) | 25-44 (419) | 45-64 (508) | 65+ (282) *caution small base
This chart shows how important respondents feel it is to enhance this area of the seafront as part of the project by age:
Of those aged up to 24 years, 31% feel it is very important, 52% feel it is quite important, 10% feel it is not very important, and 7% feel it is not at all important.
Of those aged 25-44 years, 62% feel it is very important, 30% feel it is quite important, 5% feel it is not very important, and 4% feel it is not at all important.
Of those aged 45-64 years, 72% feel it is very important, 20% feel it is quite important, 5% feel it is not very important, and 3% feel it is not at all important.
Of those aged 65 years and over, 73% feel it is very important, 22% feel it is quite important, 3% feel it is not very important, and 2% feel it is not at all important.
